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Altitude™ 4532 Series Access Point
Installation Guide
Extreme Networks, Inc.
3585 Monroe Street
Santa Clara, California 95051
(888) 257-3000
(408) 579-2800
http://www.extremenetworks.com
Published: October 2012
Part number: 120791-00 Rev 02

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  • Page 1 Altitude™ 4532 Series Access Point Installation Guide Extreme Networks, Inc. 3585 Monroe Street Santa Clara, California 95051 (888) 257-3000 (408) 579-2800 http://www.extremenetworks.com Published: October 2012 Part number: 120791-00 Rev 02...
  • Page 2 Purple Extreme Solution, ExtremeXOS ScreenPlay, ReachNXT, Sentriant, ServiceWatch, Summit, SummitStack, Triumph, Unified Access Architecture, Unified Access RF Manager, UniStack, the Extreme Networks logo, the Alpine logo, the BlackDiamond logo, the Extreme Turbodrive logo, the Summit logos, and the Powered by ExtremeXOS logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Extreme Networks, Inc.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction....................5 Document Conventions....................... 6 Warnings............................. 6 Site Preparation .......................... 7 Altitude 4532 Access Point Package Contents................7 External Antenna Model Package Contents ................ 7 Integrated Antenna Model Package Contents ..............7 Features............................8 Chapter 2: Hardware Installation ..................9 Installation Instructions .......................
  • Page 4 Table of Contents Altitude 4532 Access Point Integrated Antenna Model Electrical Characteristics ....46 Altitude 4532 Access Point Integrated Antenna Model Physical Characteristics...... 46 Radio Characteristics........................ 47 Chapter 5: Regulatory Information ................48 Regulatory Information......................48 Wireless Device Country Approvals..................48 Country Selection ......................

  • Page 5: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Introduction C H A P T E R The Altitude™ 4532 Access Point, a component of the Extreme Networks ® Wireless Mobility System, links wireless 802.11a/b/g/n devices to the Summit ® WM3000 Series Controller, enabling growth of your wireless network with a cost effective alternative to standard Access Points.

  • Page 6: Document Conventions

    Chapter 1: Introduction Document Conventions The following graphical alerts are used in this document to indicate notable situations: NOTE Tips, hints, or special requirements that you should take note of. CAUTION Care is required. Disregarding a caution can result in data loss or equipment malfunction. WARNING! Indicates a condition or procedure that could result in personal injury or equipment damage.

  • Page 7: Site Preparation

    Site Preparation Site Preparation Consult your site survey and network analysis reports to determine specific equipment ● placement, power drops, and so on. Assign installation responsibility to the appropriate personnel. ● Identify and document where all installed components are located. ●...

  • Page 8: Features

    Chapter 1: Introduction Features One RJ-45 connector ● LED indicators ● Safety wire tie point ● Slots for wall mounting ● Clips for mounting on a suspended ceiling T-bar ● Lock port for Kensington® style Security Lock ● The Altitude 4532 Access Point has one RJ-45 connector supporting an 10/100/1000 Ethernet port and requires 802.3af-compliant power from an external source.

  • Page 9: Chapter 2: Hardware Installation

    Hardware Installation C H A P T E R Installation Instructions The Altitude 4532 Access Point mounts either on a wall (with wide-shoulder screws) or on a suspended ceiling T-bar. This unit is not designed for mounting on a desk. To prepare for the installation, perform the following: 1 Match the model number on the purchase order with the model numbers in the packing list and on the case of the device shipped.

  • Page 10: Precautions

    Gigabit operation. Precautions Before installing an Altitude 4532 Access Point, verify the following: Extreme Networks recommends that you do not install the Altitude 4532 Access Point in ● wet or dusty areas. Verify that the environment has a continuous temperature range between 0° C to 50° C.

  • Page 11: Access Point Placement

    ● Orient the Access Point antennas vertically for best reception. ● To maximize the Access Point’s radio coverage area, Extreme Networks recommends conducting a site survey to define and document radio interference obstacles before installing the Access Point. Integrated Antenna Model Wall Mount...
  • Page 12 Integrated Antenna Model Wall Mount Instructions NOTE In the event that the original mounting screws are lost, the following screws can be used instead: (ANSI Standard) #6-18 X 0.875in. Type A or AB Self-Tapping Screw, or (ANSI Standard Metric) M3.5 X 0.6 X 20mm Type D Self-Tapping Screw. Altitude™...

  • Page 13: Wall Mount Procedure

    Integrated Antenna Model Wall Mount Instructions Wall Mount Procedure Integrated Antenna Wall Mount 1 Orient the case on the wall by its width or length. Altitude™ 4532 Series Access Point Installation Guide...
  • Page 14 Integrated Antenna Model Wall Mount Instructions CAUTION To ensure proper operation of the Altitude 4532 Access Point, ensure that it is mounted with the logo facing upwards. 2 Using the arrows on one edge of the case as guides, move the edge to the midline of the mounting area and mark points on the midline for the screws.

  • Page 15: Integrated Antenna Model Suspended Ceiling T-Bar Mount Instructions

    Integrated Antenna Model Suspended Ceiling T-Bar Mount Instructions Integrated Antenna Model Suspended Ceiling T-Bar Mount Instructions Ceiling mount requires holding the Altitude 4532 Access Point up against a T-bar of a suspended ceiling grid and twisting the case onto the T-bar. Suspended Ceiling Mount Procedure 1 If required, install and attach a security cable to the unit’s lock port.

  • Page 16: External Antenna Model Wall Mount Instructions

    External Antenna Model Wall Mount Instructions External Antenna Model Wall Mount Instructions Wall mounting requires hanging the Altitude 4532 Access Point along its width or length using the pair of slots on the bottom of the unit. The Altitude 4532 Access Point can be mounted onto any plaster, wood, or cement wall surface using the provided wall anchors.

  • Page 17: Wall Mount Procedure

    External Antenna Model Wall Mount Instructions Wall Mount Procedure 1 Orient the case on the wall by its width or length. 2 Using the arrows on one edge of the case as guides, move the edge to the midline of the mounting area and mark points on the midline for the screws.

  • Page 18: External Antenna Model Suspended Ceiling Tile (Plenum) Mount Instructions

    The case has a safety wire tie point for a standard safety wire. CAUTION Extreme Networks does not recommend mounting the Altitude 4532 Access Point directly to any suspended ceiling tile with a thickness less than 12.7mm (0.5in.) or a suspended ceiling tile with an unsupported span greater than 660mm (26in.).

  • Page 19: Suspended Ceiling Mount Hardware

    External Antenna Model Suspended Ceiling Tile (Plenum) Mount Instructions Suspended Ceiling Mount Hardware Light pipe ● Badge for light pipe ● Safety wire (recommended) and security cable (optional) ● Ceiling Mount Procedure Light Pipe Ceiling Tile Badge 1 If possible, remove the ceiling tile from its frame and place it, finished side down, on a work surface.

  • Page 20: Antenna Options For Altitude 4532 Access Point External Antenna

    Antenna models. Select an antenna model best suited for the intended operational environment of your Access Point. For a more exhaustive overview of the antennas supported by the Extreme Networks Access Point family, refer to the Enterprise Wireless LAN Antenna Specification Guide and Enterprise Wireless LAN Antenna Specification Guide Addendum documents available from http://www.extremenetworks.com/go/documentation...

  • Page 21: Led Indicators

    LED Indicators LED Indicators Both Integrated Antenna and External Antenna models have LED activity indicators on the front of the case. With the External Antenna models mounted above a ceiling, LEDs are at the center of an oval badge on the ceiling; a light pipe enables viewing the back LEDs through the ceiling tile.

  • Page 22: Chapter 3: Defining A Basic Configuration

    Defining A Basic Configuration C H A P T E R An Altitude 4532 Access Point can utilize an initial setup wizard to streamline the process of initially accessing the wireless network. The wizard defines the Access Point’s operational mode, deployment location, basic security, network, and WLAN settings. Using the Initial Setup Wizard Once the Altitude 4532 Access Point is installed and powered on, complete the following steps to get the Access Point up and running and access management functions:...
  • Page 23 Using the Initial Setup Wizard 2 Point the Web browser to the Access Point’s IP address. The following login screen displays: 3 Enter the default username admin in the Username field. 4 Enter the default password admin123 in the Password field. 5 Click the Login button to load the management interface.
  • Page 24 Using the Initial Setup Wizard 6 If this is the first time the management interface has been accessed, a dialogue displays to start the wizard. Select Start Wizard to run the initial setup wizard. Altitude™ 4532 Series Access Point Installation Guide...
  • Page 25 Using the Initial Setup Wizard The first page of the Initial AP Setup Wizard displays the Navigation Panel and Introduction for the configuration activities comprising the Access Point's initial setup. A green checkmark to the left of an item in the Navigation Panel defines the listed task as having its minimum required configuration parameters set correctly.
  • Page 26 Using the Initial Setup Wizard The Introduction screen displays a list of the basic configuration activities supported by the Initial Setup Wizard. 7 Select Save/Commit within each page to save the updates made to that page's configuration. Select Next to proceed to the next page listed in the Navigation Panel. Select Back to revert to the previous screen in the Navigation Panel without saving your updates.
  • Page 27 Using the Initial Setup Wizard 8 Select Next. The Initial AP Setup Wizard displays the Access Point Type screen to define the Access Point's Standalone versus Virtual Controller AP functionality and the way the Access Point is adopted to a controller. Altitude™...
  • Page 28 RFS series controller. NOTE If designating the Access Point as a Standalone AP, Extreme Networks recommends the Access Point’s UI be used exclusively to define its device configuration, and not the CLI. The CLI provides the ability to define more than one profile and the UI does not. Consequently, the two interfaces cannot be used collectively to manage profiles without an administrator encountering problems.
  • Page 29 Using the Initial Setup Wizard Select the Automatic controller discovery option to enable the Access Point to be discovered and adopted using layer 2 settings. If preferring layer 3 adoption, select the Static Controller Configuration option, and define the addresses of the preferred controllers.
  • Page 30 Using the Initial Setup Wizard 10 Select Next. The Initial AP Setup Wizard displays the Access Point Mode screen to define the Access Point's routing or bridging mode functionality. Altitude™ 4532 Series Access Point Installation Guide...
  • Page 31 Using the Initial Setup Wizard 11 Select an Access Point Mode from the available options. Router Mode - In Router Mode, the Access Point routes traffic between the local ● network (LAN) and the Internet or external network (WAN). Router mode is recommended in a deployment supported by just a single Access Point.
  • Page 32 Using the Initial Setup Wizard 12 Select Next. The Initial AP Setup Wizard displays the LAN Configuration screen to set the Access Point's LAN interface configuration. Altitude™ 4532 Series Access Point Installation Guide...
  • Page 33 Using the Initial Setup Wizard 13 Set the following DHCP and Static IP Address/Subnet information for the LAN interface: Use DHCP - Select the checkbox to enable an automatic network address ● configuration using the Access Point’s DHCP server. Static IP Address/Subnet - Enter an IP Address and a subnet for the Access Point's ●...
  • Page 34 Using the Initial Setup Wizard 14 Select Next. The Initial AP Setup Wizard displays the WAN Configuration screen to set the Access Point's WAN interface configuration. Altitude™ 4532 Series Access Point Installation Guide...
  • Page 35 Using the Initial Setup Wizard 15 Set the following DHCP and Static IP Address/Subnet information for the WAN interface: Use DHCP - Select the checkbox to enable an automatic network address ● configuration using the Access Point’s DHCP server. Static IP Address/Subnet - Enter an IP Address/Subnet and gateway for the Access ●...
  • Page 36 Using the Initial Setup Wizard NOTE The ADSP Sensor Support field displays at the bottom of the screen only if a radio has been dedicated as a sensor. 17 Set the following parameters for the radio: Configure as a Data Radio - Select this option to dedicate this radio for WLAN client ●...
  • Page 37 Using the Initial Setup Wizard NOTE If configuring an Altitude 4532 Access Point as a sensor, the Access Point will require a reboot before its sensor functionality is invoked. The reboot can take place at the completion of the Initial AP Setup Wizard. Altitude™...
  • Page 38 Using the Initial Setup Wizard 18 Select Next. The Initial AP Setup Wizard displays the Wireless LAN Setting screen to define network address and security settings for two WLAN configurations available to the Access Point as part of the Initial AP Setup Wizard. Once the Access Point has an initial configuration defined, numerous additional WLAN configurations can be set.
  • Page 39 Using the Initial Setup Wizard 19 Set the following parameters for each of the two WLAN configurations available as part of this Initial AP Setup Wizard: SSID - Enter or modify the Services Set Identification (SSID) associated with the ● WLAN.
  • Page 40 Using the Initial Setup Wizard NOTE If using the Access Point’s onboard RADIUS server, an additional RADIUS Server Configuration screen displays within the Navigation Panel on the left-hand side of the screen. Use this screen to create user accounts validated when the Access Point authenticates client connection requests to the onboard RADIUS server.
  • Page 41 Using the Initial Setup Wizard 21 Refer to the Username, Password, Description and Actions columns to review credentials of existing RADIUS Server user accounts. Add new accounts or edit the properties of existing accounts as updates are required. 22 Refer to the Add On-Board RADIUS Server Users field to set the following parameters for a user account: Username - If adding a new user account, create a username up to X characters in ●...
  • Page 42 Using the Initial Setup Wizard 24 Select Next. The Initial AP Setup Wizard displays the Country/Date/Time screen to set device deployment, administrative contact and system time information. The system time can either be set manually or be supplied by a dedicated Network Time Protocol (NTP) resource.
  • Page 43 Location - Define the location of the Access Point. The Location parameter acts as a ● reminder of where the AP can be located within the Extreme Networks managed wireless network. Contact - Specify the contact information for the administrator. The credentials ●...
  • Page 44 Using the Initial Setup Wizard There's no user intervention or additional settings required within this screen. Its an additional means of validating the configuration before its deployed. However, if a screen displays settings not intended as part of the initial configuration, the screen can be selected from within the Navigation Panel and its settings modified accordingly.

  • Page 45: Chapter 4: Specifications

    Specifications C H A P T E R Altitude 4532 Access Point External Antenna Model Electrical Characteristics An Altitude 4532 Access Point External Antenna model Access Point has the following electrical characteristics: Operating Current & Voltage 180ma- 270ma @ 48VDC using Power over Ethernet Altitude 4532 Access Point External Antenna Model Physical Characteristics An Altitude 4532 Access Point External Antenna model Access Point has the following...

  • Page 46: Altitude 4532 Access Point Integrated Antenna Model Electrical Characteristics

    Altitude 4532 Access Point Integrated Antenna Model Electrical Characteristics Altitude 4532 Access Point Integrated Antenna Model Electrical Characteristics An Altitude 4532 Access Point Integrated model Access Point has the following electrical characteristics: Operating Current 180ma- 270ma @ 48VDC using Power over Ethernet &...

  • Page 47: Radio Characteristics

    Radio Characteristics Radio Characteristics The Altitude 4532 Access Point model Access Points have the following radio characteristics: Operating All channels from 4920 MHz to 5825 MHz except channel Channels 52 -64 Channels 1-13 (2412-2472 MHz) Channel 14 (2484 MHz) Japan only Actual operating frequencies depend on regulatory approval for the country of use.

  • Page 48: Chapter 5: Regulatory Information

    Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Motorola Solutions, Inc. (collectively "Motorola"). This guide applies to Model Number AP-0650 All Extreme Networks devices are designed to be compliant with rules and regulations in locations they are sold and will be labeled as required.

  • Page 49: Country Selection

    Wireless Device Country Approvals Please refer to the Declaration of Conformity (DoC) for details of other country markings. This http://www.extremenetworks.com/go/rfcertification.htm. is available at Note: For 2.4GHz or 5GHz Products: Europe includes, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, FinlFor 2.4GHz or 5GHz Products: Europe includes, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovak Republic,...

  • Page 50: Health And Safety Recommendations

    Health and Safety Recommendations Les utilisateurs de radars de haute puissance sont désignés utilisateurs principaux (c.-à-d., qu'ils ont la priorité) pour les bands 5250-5350 MHz et 5650-5850 MHz et que ces radars pourraient causer du brouillage et/ou des dommages aux dispositifs LAN-EL. Health and Safety Recommendations Warnings for Use of Wireless Devices Please observe all warning notices with regard to the usage of wireless devices.

  • Page 51: Other Medical Devices

    Only operate the device in accordance with the instructions supplied. International The device complies with internationally recognized standards covering human exposure to electromagnetic fields from radio devices. For information on “International” human exposure to eletromagnic fields refer to the Extreme Networks Declaration of Conformity http://www.extremenetworks.com/go/rfcertification.htm. (DoC) at Europe...

  • Page 52: Us And Canada

    US and Canada US and Canada Co-located statement To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirement, the antenna used for this transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other transmitter/ antenna except those already approved in this filling. Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth foa na uncontrolled environment.

  • Page 53: Radio Frequency Interference Requirements - Fcc

    Radio Frequency Interference Requirements – FCC Radio Frequency Interference Requirements – Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

  • Page 54: Radio Transmitters

    CE Marking and European Economic Area (EEA) Radio Transmitters For RLAN Devices: The use of 5 GHz RLAN’s, for use in Canada, have the following restrictions: Restricted Band 5.60 – 5.65 GHz ● This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 55: Statement Of Compliance

    Conformity may be obtained from Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) English: For EU Customers: All products at the end of their life must be returned to Extreme Networks for recycling. For information on how to return product, please go to: http://www.extremenetworks.com/go/eu-weee.
  • Page 56 Suomi: Asiakkaat Euroopan unionin alueella: Kaikki tuotteet on palautettava kierrätettäväksi Extreme Networks-yhtiöön, kun tuotetta ei enää käytetä. Lisätietoja tuotteen palauttamisesta on osoitteessa http://www.extremenetworks.com/go/eu-weee. Dansk: Til kunder i EU: Alle produkter skal returneres til Extreme Networks til recirkulering, når de er udtjent. Læs oplysningerne om returnering af produkter på: http://www.extremenetworks.com/go/eu-weee.

  • Page 57: Japan (Vcci) - Voluntary Control Council For Interference

    Japan (VCCI) - Voluntary Control Council for Interference Japan (VCCI) - Voluntary Control Council for Interference Class B ITE の 装 置 は 、 情 報 処 理 装 置 等 電 波 障 害 自 主 規 制 協 議 会 （ Ｖ Ｃ Ｃ Ｉ ） の 基 準 に 基 づ く ク ラ...

  • Page 58: Other Countries

    Other Countries Other Countries Australia Use of 5 GHz RLAN’s in Australia is restricted in the following band 5.50 – 5.65 GHz. Brazil Regulatory declarations for Altitude 4532- BRAZIL Note: The certification mark applied to the Altitude 4532 is for Restrict Radiation Equipment.

  • Page 59: China

    Other Countries China Quality Certificate in Chinese when the factory has ISO 9001 certification. Mexico Restrict Frequency Range to: 2.450 – 2.4835 GHz. South Korea For a radio equipment using 2400~2483.5MHz or 5725~5825MHz, the following two expression should be displayed:” 해...

  • Page 60: Taiwan

    Other Countries Taiwan Altitude™ 4532 Series Access Point Installation Guide...

  • Page 61: Chapter 6: Customer Support

    C H A P T E R NOTE Services can be purchased from Extreme Networks or through one of its channel partners. If you are an end-user who has purchased service through an Extreme Networks channel partner, please contact your partner first for support.

  • Page 62: Documentation

    Chapter 6: Customer Support Documentation Check for the latest versions of documentation on the Extreme Networks documentation website at: http://www.extremenetworks.com/go/documentation Altitude™ 4532 Series Access Point Installation Guide...

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